Why Gene & John Thought of Stonewall When They Planned Their Estates       

Gene Silbert and John Kiley met in New York City in the spring of 1953, and have been together ever since.  One thing they've always done is make sure they give back to their community.

In 2002, at the Gay Games VI in Sydney, they launched the Gene & John Athletic Fund of Stonewall.  Via this fund at the Stonewall Community Foundation, they've been able to award significant scholarships to LGBTQ student athletes
 totaling over $30,000.   

Both in their lifetime and beyond, Gene and John have said they hope "to give back to the LGBT athletic community that has been so supportive and inspiring to us."  When asked why they would name Stonewall as a beneficiary in their wills, they commented, "we've had a good experience with Stonewall.  It's the appropriate organization to fulfill our philanthropic goals."  

With Stonewall Community Foundation, Gene and John know they can continue to have impact on New York City's LGBTQ community even after they're gone.  They know that with Stonewall, their wishes will be honored and that our community will only grow stronger.       

You too can help us strengthen New York City's LGBTQ community against whatever may come our way by naming the Stonewall Community Foundation as a beneficiary of your estate plan.  For additional information, please contact Richard Burns, Interim Executive Director, at richard.burns@stonewallfoundation.org or at 212.367.1266.      

Get your REVEL Sponsorships and Tickets now, while they last!     

Wednesday, November 9th (11.9.11) is REVEL 2011, and sponsorships and early bird tickets are now available for purchase on our website (click here to buy now).

REVEL is so much more than just another young donor cocktail party; REVEL is part of a movement to engage young LGBTQ New Yorkers to invest in our community.  REVEL aims to inspire a more accepting and inclusive world.  We believe philanthropy need not be constrained by age, and we believe everyone can make a difference in our community and have fun while doing so.

We expect REVEL 2011 to hit capacity well in advance of the event - so get your sponsorships and tickets today. 

Stonewall's Board of Directors Welcomes New Members    

At the September meeting of the Board of Directors, Robert Faust and Paul Rodel were elected to the Board of Directors.

Robert Faust is a Vice President at Stribling & Associates.  He earned his undergraduate degree from University of Notre Dame.  Robert is a familiar face around Stonewall as he has been heavily involved with the Stonewall Swim since  its inception.  This year, Robert was co-fundraising chair and was personally one of the biggest fundraisers for the swim, raising over $12,000. 

Paul Rodel is a partner at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP.  Paul earned his undergraduate degree at Tulane University and his J.D. from Columbia University School of Law.  He previously worked at Davis Polk & Wardwell and at McKinsey & Company.

Welcome to Robert and Paul.